Mexico, the United States' closest neighbor to the south, is a long-standing partner country for Purdue University. Purdue has welcomed many Mexican students, faculty, and staff to West Lafayette, Indiana and as of AY 2022-2023 is home to 82 students. Purdue and Mexican faculty and researchers collaborate on world-changing research, seeking solutions to some of the world’s most complex transnational challenges. Purdue is committed to a vibrant partnership with institutions across Mexico and committed to the principle of transformative education. 

Purdue-Tec de Monterrey Undergraduate Research Program is a new undergraduate student research collaboration between the two universities, beginning in 2023. Through this program, Purdue hosts Tec de Monterrey undergraduate students in their final year to support research projects with Purdue faculty across the university. These students participate in a rigorous application process before interviewing with Purdue faculty. Once at Purdue, Tec de Monterrey students will typically spend one semester working directly with Purdue faculty on their research projects. The undergraduate research program creates new opportunities to engage undergraduates in meaningful research, builds bridges between Purdue and Tec de Monterrey faculty, and allows students the opportunity to “test drive” graduate studies to help them decide if they wish to pursue a master’s or PhD.  

PU-CONACYT Joint Fellowship - Since 2015, Purdue University and the National Council of Science and Technology of the United Mexican States has been committed to providing Mexican students the opportunity to earn a PhD or Masters degree in various fields of study.

To learn more about the Purdue-Tec de Monterrey program, contact Crockett Sewell, Global Partnerships Program Manager sewellc@purdue.edu. To learn more about the fellowships, contact Juan Velasquez, Director Latin American Programs, jvelasqu@purdue.edu.